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Cummins ReCon® Engines

The Smart Choice

Cummins engines have a reputation for being virtually indestructible, delivering exceptional value over the lifespan of your equipment. But like all engines, Cummins engines may one day need to have major components replaced or overhauls performed.

Genuine Cummins ReCon engines and parts provide you with a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, no-surprise solution that quickly puts your Cummins powered equipment back to work. But don't take our word for it, watch and listen to what happened when one of our customers repowered their fleet of equipment with Cummins ReCon engines.

Cummins ReCon Engines

Factory Remanufactured vs Uncertified Rebuilds & Repairs

Climbing steep grades with an 18-wheeler? Navigating the world's waters in a Cummins powered boat? Moving a mountain with a bulldozer? Or making sure children arrive to school on time? Cummins ReCon engines handle the job with power to spare. Cummins offers factory remanufactured Short Blocks, Long Blocks and engines for Cummins Heavy-duty L10, M, N and ISX/QSX engine platforms as well as MidRange B, C and ISL/QSL engine platforms.

In fact, more fleets and owner/operators are switching from major overhauls to Cummins ReCon engine options than ever before and with good reason. With a ReCon engine, you're not going to have any surprises and you'll quickly be back to work.

Every Minute Counts

Engine swaps require less downtime than other major repair events

Lower risk of having to come back in for addtional repairs

A well planned engine swap can have you up and running in less than 24 hrs

Takes longer to order and install parts than engine swapping

Potential for installation errors can lead to future repair needs

Hidden surprises can create additional delays

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

More uptime produces more opportunity for earning

No hassle core exchange

Savings through improved fuel economy

Avoid the costs of additional short term repairs

May cost less initially but can cost more in the long run

Requires more labor hours and potential for additional repair cost

Will have your equipment down for a longer period of time

Potentially less fuel economy improvement than with ReCon Engines

Highest Quality Components & Latest Technology Included

Quality assurance through rigorous inspection

As components improve over time, applicable upgrades are included on ReCon engines

100% parts replacement using only Genuine Cummins new and ReCon parts

Free horsepower and performance upgrades when applicable

Will replace only what appears broken or worn

May lack proper equipment and special tools

Potential gap in capabilities of uncertified technicians

Parts may not be genuine

Testing and validation of repair is limited

ReCon is Environmentally Responsible

Avoid sending tons of metal to landfills or scrap yards

Reduces need to mine new raw materials

Remanufacturing uses energy efficient process

Potential uncertainty in environmental practices when using uncertified rebuilder

Peace of Mind

No hassle core exchange with no disassembly and no surprise bill-backs

ReCon engines perform the same or better than your original engine when it was new

Global warranty support from the largest and best independent service network in the world with over 7,500 locations

Extended warranty coverage options are available at a reasonable price (same options available as Cummins new engines)

Risk of hidden quality issues

Service warranty is not supported by authorized dealers

Lack Cummins guidelines and access to intellectual property

Cummins ReCon: The Remanufacturing Process

Unlike an engine shop that repairs or rebuilds engines by replacing parts that are obviously broken or malfunctioning, Cummins remanufacturing follows a rigorous process that ensures every part is examined, cleaned, remachined and tested to meet Cummins' exact specifications. If upgrades have been made to the original design of a component, all applicable upgrades will be included as the engine or part is remanufactured. The following steps describe the measures Cummins takes to remanufacture its engines and parts, creating a product that is comparable to a new Cummins product.

Step 1: Core Acceptance

A great benefit of Cummins remanufacturing is that you can get money back for exchanging your worn-out engine or part. Any Cummins-authorized repair facility worldwide will accept your old part, perform a simple external visual inspection and give you an immediate credit toward its replacement.

Step 2: Disassembly

Cummins engines and parts are completely disassembled with great care to prepare key components for processing - right down to the last screw, nut, bolt and spring. Our factory technicians follow standard quality processes to ensure that we only remanufacture the highest quality components.

Step 3: Cleaning

Hardworking Cummins engines have a habit of getting dirty. That's why, once disassembled into individual components, each part is carefully cleaned using the latest technology to remove debris without removing any metal. These methods include the use of dry ice, enzymes and even lasers for specialized cleaning needs.

Step 4: Inspection

We will only restore parts that meet stringent quality standards. Using the latest inspection technology including: ultrasonic, x-ray, magnetic particle inspection and coordinate measuring machine (CMM), we verify that every part is ready for the restoration process. You won't find this level of detailed inspection on traditional in-shop rebuilds.

Step 5: Restoration

We use a variety of techniques to ensure that our ReCon parts meet original specifications and improved standards of performance.

Step 6: Testing

Cummins validation testing employs fail-safe processes to verify that performance and reliability of the finished remanufactured engine or part meets Cummins original factory standards. This produces a remanufactured product that's as good as new at a fraction of the cost.

Step 7: Reintroduction

Once the remanufacturing process is complete, ReCon engines and parts are ready to be reintroduced into the field, where the true test of quality is performed. That's why Cummins conducts extensive testing of our products (as well as the competition's), verifying superior performance and value for your repair dollar.